Dutch Tatra Phoenix ready for 2014 Dakar

Dakar Team Holland ready for Dakar 2014 , Chris Leyds added to team

Published by Johan Vis September 11, 2013 09:40 – Print article

The Dakar Team Holland Marcel Schoo is ready for the 2014 edition of the Dakar . The team will for the 2nd time with the unique Tatra Phoenix be at the start of the most challenging rally in the world .

reconstruction

The Phoenix where Marcel Schoo, Michel van Herpen and Jaap de Wit in the edition of 2013 with it crashed almost immediately after the rally was completely rebuilt in the Czech Republic . The Tatra is there not only recovered from the injury , but also significantly improved. There is a new cab placed with a weighted executed roll cage , not only thicker , but also of high grade material . The same material has also been used for the new roll-over bar behind the cabin . Furthermore, the construction reinforced at the rear, there are new boxes placed in front of parts and tools, and the tape discharge system perfected. When last the entire front of the cabin redesigned , allowing for even better approach angle is formed. This is obviously beneficial in the dunes .

With all these improvements and the experience of recent rally , the team convinced the Tatra Phoenix Top -10 worthy . Yet there is only one goal that the team strives : the spreading of the rally . ” A nice place is taken but the key is really arriving in Valparaiso ,” said Marcel .

tube

The uniqueness of the Tatra remains the chassis . The trucks have been known for their special chassis layout . Tatra is the only brand that factory uses independent suspension in which the entire drivetrain in a thick central tube is housed . This not only ensures optimal protection of the drive but also a very low center of gravity . The independent suspension is equipped with air suspension . In combination with the suspended cab DAF is the handling phenomenal! Marcel: ” . This really is like a rally car driving on a slope with many bumps and stones rode a leaf -sprung Liaz rally truck 90 km / h where we just went with 120 km / h over . “

Press – car

This year the team is enhanced by a fully prepared Audi Q7 . The Audi is used as a press car. You’ll be even better this year so keep up to date with all the news from South America .

the Team

The Audi is also necessary , therefore the crew team expanded this year . Thus, we can announce that Chris Leyds joins the team . Chris is a real Dakarman with lots of experience in rallying . In recent years, Chris was particularly active in – McRae Enduro rally team . He will work with Jeffrey Schoo and Tom van Herpen to the finish driving the Audi Q7 . Jeffrey and Tom make their debut this year in Dakar . The sons of Marcel and Michel will be the website and social media are equipped with the latest news , photos and videos.

The crew of Dakar Team Holland is not only expanded also changed . Thus Pièrre Blom this year’s rally truck take the place of Jaap de Wit, who will drive the assistance truck . Besides Jaap will be staffed by the 6×6 mechanics : All Tadema and Meindert Postma .

charity

This year relies Dakar Team Holland again the charity ” Racing Against Cancer ” . The why is very simple, the cancer’s last came very close to the team and Marcel was therefore more than just something to do with it.

Organize organizing Racing Against Cancer including a few times a year circuitdag.Op this day have children with the terrible disease the ability to forget . Misery With several race cars will be driven on the TT circuit in Assen . Also, the children ride on an “off -road ” route with different Dakar / rally vehicles.

Last July Dakar Team Holland has also participated in this special track day . Children were given the opportunity to participate in the Dakar truck driving . Few laps Marcel: ” It was wonderful to see the children enjoy and to give them a big smile . “

testing

After the reconstruction is behind the team can now focus on testing for the upcoming edition of ” Dakar ” . This year the team will be testing in Slovakia again. This happens , like last year , along with Martin Kolomy . On Wednesday 11-09 – . ‘13 Team to Slovakia where going to be three days being tested leaves

Dakar Team Holland ready for Dakar 2014 , Chris Leyds added to team

Published by Johan Vis September 11, 2013 09:40 – Print article

The Dakar Team Holland Marcel Schoo is ready for the 2014 edition of the Dakar . The team will for the 2nd time with the unique Tatra Phoenix be at the start of the most challenging rally in the world .

reconstruction

The Phoenix where Marcel Schoo, Michel van Herpen and Jaap de Wit in the edition of 2013 with it crashed almost immediately after the rally was completely rebuilt in the Czech Republic . The Tatra is there not only recovered from the injury , but also significantly improved. There is a new cab placed with a weighted executed roll cage , not only thicker , but also of high grade material . The same material has also been used for the new roll-over bar behind the cabin . Furthermore, the construction reinforced at the rear, there are new boxes placed in front of parts and tools, and the tape discharge system perfected. When last the entire front of the cabin redesigned , allowing for even better approach angle is formed. This is obviously beneficial in the dunes .

With all these improvements and the experience of recent rally , the team convinced the Tatra Phoenix Top -10 worthy . Yet there is only one goal that the team strives : the spreading of the rally . ” A nice place is taken but the key is really arriving in Valparaiso ,” said Marcel .

tube

The uniqueness of the Tatra remains the chassis . The trucks have been known for their special chassis layout . Tatra is the only brand that factory uses independent suspension in which the entire drivetrain in a thick central tube is housed . This not only ensures optimal protection of the drive but also a very low center of gravity . The independent suspension is equipped with air suspension . In combination with the suspended cab DAF is the handling phenomenal! Marcel: ” . This really is like a rally car driving on a slope with many bumps and stones rode a leaf -sprung Liaz rally truck 90 km / h where we just went with 120 km / h over . “

Press – car

This year the team is enhanced by a fully prepared Audi Q7 . The Audi is used as a press car. You’ll be even better this year so keep up to date with all the news from South America .

the Team

The Audi is also necessary , therefore the crew team expanded this year . Thus, we can announce that Chris Leyds joins the team . Chris is a real Dakarman with lots of experience in rallying . In recent years, Chris was particularly active in – McRae Enduro rally team . He will work with Jeffrey Schoo and Tom van Herpen to the finish driving the Audi Q7 . Jeffrey and Tom make their debut this year in Dakar . The sons of Marcel and Michel will be the website and social media are equipped with the latest news , photos and videos.

The crew of Dakar Team Holland is not only expanded also changed . Thus Pièrre Blom this year’s rally truck take the place of Jaap de Wit, who will drive the assistance truck . Besides Jaap will be staffed by the 6×6 mechanics : All Tadema and Meindert Postma .

charity

This year relies Dakar Team Holland again the charity ” Racing Against Cancer ” . The why is very simple, the cancer’s last came very close to the team and Marcel was therefore more than just something to do with it.

Organize organizing Racing Against Cancer including a few times a year circuitdag.Op this day have children with the terrible disease the ability to forget . Misery With several race cars will be driven on the TT circuit in Assen . Also, the children ride on an “off -road ” route with different Dakar / rally vehicles.

Last July Dakar Team Holland has also participated in this special track day . Children were given the opportunity to participate in the Dakar truck driving . Few laps Marcel: ” It was wonderful to see the children enjoy and to give them a big smile . “

testing

After the reconstruction is behind the team can now focus on testing for the upcoming edition of ” Dakar ” . This year the team will be testing in Slovakia again. This happens , like last year , along with Martin Kolomy . On Wednesday 11-09 – . ‘13 Team to Slovakia where going to be three days being tested leaves